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Will Obama's plan for big government work?

By Russell Shaw. Viewing Obama's push for greater centralized powers through Catholic social teaching

VP candidate's budget plan sparks debate

By Brian Fraga. U.S. bishops have concerns about Ryan’s proposals; others say they are in line with Church teaching

Tortured logic: Catholic Americans on the basics

This column has free access for all visitors. By John Norton. Recent poll by the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life reveals U.S. Catholics views on torture

Torture intolerance

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The Ten Commandments of Catholic Social Teaching

By Father william J. Byron, SJ.

The Principle of Assistance

By Carl E. Olson. What is subsidiarity? (Subscription required)

The faces of homelessness in the United States

Meet some of the hundreds of thousands of Americans who face life without permanent housing

This editorial column has free access for all visitors. The Catholic vision is that war may at times be a tragic necessity, but we need effective alternatives if we hope to end the conditions that lead to war.

Stemming the rising tide of child poverty

This article has free access for all visitors. By Michelle Martin. Better societal awareness, more parental involvement seen as ways to improve children's well-being

Should Catholics support a 'flat tax' proposal?

By Brian Fraga. Opponents say it would unfairly burden the poor; supporters say it’s fairer than current tax system

Presidential contenders urged to remember 'the least of these'

By William Bole. Videos and party platforms aside, Obama and Romney have said little how they’d reduce poverty

Pope Francis identifies three key elements of papacy

Special section article by Barry Hudock. Caring for poor, working for peace and protecting creation have been highlighted from onset

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Letters to the editor about evangelization, Second Vatican Council, China, federal budget and Catholic social teaching.

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Letters to the editor about Ryan budget, Al Smith dinner, organ donation, and Catholic social teaching.

Openers: Taking a tough look at U.S. prison reform

This column has free access for all visitors. By John Norton. Tackling the thorny moral and social issues surrounding our prison system

Openers: How Catholics should be prepping to vote in 2012

By John Norton. Are we really entering into election season 2012 already?

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Letters to the Editor about Rep. Paul Ryan, budget plan, organ donation, and women religious.

Is the tea party movement in sync with Catholic teaching?

This article has free access for all visitors. By Scott Alessi. Movement gaining support among faithful, but some question its compatibility with Church views

In Focus: Catholic Relief Services' mission of hope

By Scott Alessi. Aid agency offers new lease on life to poor, marginalized around the world

Global warming's effects seen as a justice issue

Because it will hit the poor hardest, Catholics should watch debate and explore options for prudent action, experts say

Editorial: Seeing no borders

‘We fly over most of the world, and you don’t see borders.’

Editorial: Our democratic duty

This editorial column has free access for all visitors. The indispensable tonic for curing what presently ails our country is more active civic engagement of faith-filled people striving to live a virtuous, moral life.

Editorial: Beyond the budget impasse

There must be a sense that all are being asked to make sacrifices proportionate to their ability.

Editorial: After the cliff

Any social discussion of the cost of indebtedness and the necessary strategies to live within our means must entail a similar commitment to social solidarity.

Does troop surge meet just war conditions?

This article has free access for all visitors. By Tom Hoopes. The question hinges on whether or not Obama intends to win, no matter the consequences

Balancing government involvement in today's unstable private enterprise

By Phil Lenahan. The Church teaches middle ground between socialism and capitalism

Author profiles Catholic priests who were 'apostles of labor'

By William Bole. For priests, advocating for workers’ rights was a way of giving witness to the mystical body of Christ.

Are high interest rates to blame for the mess?

By Russell Shaw. Examining a new theory on the causes of the global bust through Catholic Church teaching on interest and usury

A Veteran Pastor Considers Ideal Associates

By Msgr. Albert E. Kirk. God is the treasure that people hope to find in a priest (Subscription required)